Display and design

This is tipped to be Apple’s largest device to date (hence the name ‘Max’), with a 6.5-inch OLED screen with HDR and ‘True Tone.’ If true, this would be larger than Samsung’s Note 9 (6.4 inches).

Performance and cameras

Like the XS, the Max is expected to receive performance improvements and could also sport a bigger battery (given the larger size). It may also have a more advanced camera as is common with the largest models, with some suggesting a triple-lens rear camera.

Price

As Apple’s flagship device, the Max won’t be cheap. There are no solid pricing rumours as yet, although it’s fair to assume it will cost $100 to $200 more than the XS, possibly starting at $1700 for the base model.

iPhone 9/iPhone SE 2

The most exciting prospect is the fabled ‘budget’ iPhone that could make an appearance come September 12. The jury is still out on what it will be called, but the strongest contenders are “iPhone 9”, “iPhone SE 2” and simply “iPhone”.

Display and design

Industry commentators say this device will feature the same design as the iPhone XS and Max, but with a 6.1-inch LCD panel and an aluminium frame to keep costs low. This could be a nice sweet spot in-between the smaller XS and larger Max.

Performance and cameras

As the ‘budget’ model, the third iPhone may share the same A12 processor as the XS range but without as much RAM.

It is also predicted that this model will only have one rear-facing camera, perhaps a slight update to the one found on the iPhone 8.

Price

The third iPhone could quickly become a crowd favourite, especially since the XS range is expected to be costly. Pricing could be in line with the current iPhone 8 at approximately $1070 for 64GB and $1300 for the 256GB model.

Other rumours

Some predict that the new phones will include an updated USB-C charger and cable for fast-charging. Others think that 3D Touch, the feature that allows you to long click for extra options, could be removed to reduce prices.

As with every Apple event, we will just have to wait and see what happens.